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Size and vocal ability distinguish the howler monkey. Among the New World monkeys, this species is one of the largest, surpassing capuchins, spider monkeys, and squirrel monkeys. Its standout feature is a deep, resonant howl produced by an enlarged vocal apparatus, especially a well-developed hyoid bone, which lets the call carry far through the forest. That loud call serves to mark territory and keep the group connected in dense habitats, and it’s often described as audible up to about three miles away. The other monkeys are smaller and have vocalizations that don’t travel as far, so they don’t fit the description as well.